tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622572719310697424.post1050258742371116111..comments2013-11-01T05:31:00.246-07:00Comments on Girls with Bleeding Disorders: College, Blood Stuff and New ThoughtsJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13121178138322371566noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622572719310697424.post-24818246000993423882013-10-02T18:41:37.164-07:002013-10-02T18:41:37.164-07:00Hello! Its great to hear your doing well away from...Hello! Its great to hear your doing well away from home with VWD. I attended art school not so long ago in nyc with the same disorder. I had my fair share of odd events but ive also had shin and knee pain. And i am also a book worm. For me I started getting shin splints from doing too much at once. Make sure you have good shoes or supports in them if your running. Also I make a habit of stretching 20 minutes before any exercise (try everyday when you wake up). Yoga helps too. Anything that can build strength in your feet and get your blood circulation going.Heather Sissonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10597140647975190163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622572719310697424.post-57802527524596425912013-03-08T07:05:35.412-08:002013-03-08T07:05:35.412-08:00Dawn, unfortunately I don&#39;t respond to DDAVP. ...Dawn, unfortunately I <i>don&#39;t</i> respond to DDAVP. :( They tested me and my factor levels went up, but nothing changed. This was actually what made them question whether I was type 1 or type 2 because the deficiency seems to be qualitative. It&#39;s a pain because I can&#39;t take anything for minor bleeds. :p But I&#39;m glad your granddaughter finds stimate helpful! Thanks so much for your comment! :)Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13121178138322371566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2622572719310697424.post-25754165095054750352013-03-07T18:00:07.926-08:002013-03-07T18:00:07.926-08:00Jamie... I can&#39;t remember, can you use stimate...Jamie... I can&#39;t remember, can you use stimate (desmopressin)? My oldest granddaughter (I have custody) is a freshman in both high school and college, although she lives at home, she is only 13 lol. She cuts herself shaving occasionally, and sometimes, for whatever reason, leg cuts bleed like that. She uses stimate and fortunately, is responding so far, although the response seems to be getting less effective. We are headed to HTC soon to see hemoc and will see what she says. VWD type 2MDawn McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03699870975776139552noreply@blogger.com